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Sprint Jumps On the Unlimited Calling Plan Train

GeekSugar — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:05:44 -0800

Shortly after Verizon announced its unlimited flat-rate phone plans (with the cheapest being $99), every other major network jumped on board by offering their own "unlimited plan". Well Sprint has decided to offer a super competitive $99 plan which includes unlimited voice, text messages, data, Sprint Music, Sprint TV, GPS, Group Connect and Direct Connect. The "Simply Everything" is available starting today to both CDMA and iDEN customers as well as new and existing subscribers.

Create Your Own Phone Plan With Sonopia

GeekSugar — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 15:10:46 -0700

I'm still trying to wrap my head around this new phone service, but from what I've learned, it sounds ingenious. Sonopia is a new mobile and web experience that allows people to build their own phone plans according to their interests and start selling them to others. You can also create a personal profile to share with friends online and on the phone.

The actual Sonopia service is run by Verizon and Vodaphone. Oddly enough, Sonopia takes care of all the grunt work- including passing out headsets, sending out monthly bills, and dealing with basic customer service. The person who creates the phone plan takes care of the customers and the revenue.

It's free, has fairly easy set up and doesn't require you to sign up to your own mobile service. As I said, interesting but, I'll have to do a bit more research on this one! What do you think?

LG Unveils Its First-Ever Netbook

GeekSugar — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:44:41 -0800

I'm sensing a trend here. Just recently we heard about Dell computers developing an Android handset, and now LG Electronics - a company mainly known for its cell phones and televisions - has sexy new slim portable hard drives and its first-ever netbook! Note to self: companies are branching out into all gadget areas!

The LG X120 has already debuted in other countries, but it's said to be making its way to the US before the holidays. What's so great about this netbook compared to all of the others on the market? Well, it only weighs 2.8lbs (which is on the lighter scale of netbooks), it features a 160GB hard drive, a 10.1-inch screen, LED backlighting, and it comes in stylish white. Not to mention, it fits most budgets, coming in at $180 with a 2-year AT&T data plan.

T-Mobile Announces Some Pretty Impressive New Plans

GeekSugar — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:15:13 -0700

For the 16 percent of you who are on the T-Mobile phone network, have I got some exciting news for you! And this news is equally amazing for those who have a contract ending soon with another carrier, or those who are still seeking the perfect cell phone plan. T-Mobile has just announced some new phone plans called the Even More and Even More Plus plans.

With the two-year commitment Even More plan, customers get a subsidized phone, and you can add unlimited services which start at $59 a month, and $99 for unlimited message and text. And with the Even More Plus plan, you don't get a discounted handset, but you aren't locked into a contract (yes you read that correctly), you can get unlimited voice for $49 a month, or $7 a month for everything (texting, data and voice). Oh, and if you aren't a big web browsing phone junkie, you can get unlimited texting and talking on either plan for $49 a month.

The Palm Pre Now $80 and Palm Pixi Now $25 From Amazon

GeekSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:48:29 -0800

Palm's Pixi, just landed in stores across the country, and it's already dropped to $25 on Amazon. That's right, if you sign up for a new two-year contract plan from Sprint, you can save quite a bit of money off the original price tag. I know most of you weren't over excited about the Pixi, but for $25, I can't help but recognize this impressive deal.

And not only that, but you can also head on over to Amazon and get the Palm Pre for $80 - again, with a new service plan from Sprint.

Both phones include a free activation deal that is good until Nov. 23.

Keep Up With Black Friday Deals Online

GeekSugar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:05:52 -0800

As I'm sure you're aware, Black Friday is coming. If you're still having nightmares from last year's crowd-checking events the day after Thanksgiving, then you always have Cyber Monday to look forward to! But before we get into that, I'd first like to introduce you to a few websites: iBlack Friday, BlackFriday.net, and TheBlackFriday.com.

All of these guys will hook you up with the latest deal news from the Black Friday shopping front with up-to-the minute news on leaked deals, ads, and details to help you plan your shopping strategy. If you don't already have the iPhone app, jump on that too, so you'll have all your bases covered for the big (shopping) day!

Daily Tech: HTC's Touch Pro2 Will Be Coming to the US

GeekSugar — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:22:22 -0800

HTC has just confirmed that their new handset, the Touch Pro2, will be hitting all major markets, including North America. - Gizmodo
I absolutely LOVE this product! The Philips Wake-Up light actually makes the "alarm clock experience" enjoyable. - Unpluggd
Many people are making the switch from expensive phone plans to prepaid phones in hopes of saving some money. - The New York Times
If you're addicted to Twitter, check out 21 of the most popular Twitter applications . - TechCrunch
The Palm Pro has showed up in March's Best Buy mobile ad and will cost $249 on a contract! - Engadget

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 Lands in T-Mobile Stores Today

GeekSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:54:24 -0800

Since a good majority of you have been checking out the BlackBerry Bold 9700, you'll be happy to know that it is now available from T-Mobile. This tiny but mighty phone packs WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth functionality and a 3.2-megapixel camera.

You can either get it for $200 on the Even More plan (a 2-year plan), or $449 on an Even More Plus Plan (no contract).

Lindsay Lohan Is a Fan of Apple but Not Its Warranty

GeekSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:45:29 -0800

Although Lindsay Lohan has run the gauntlet of cell phones, she's become a BlackBerry convert and sticks with Apple for her computer needs. Lindsay recently lamented on Twitter about how her MacBook took a beating during her recent travels and ended up with a cracked screen. I know how expensive replacing screens can be, and unfortunately the star had to learn the hard way that accidental breakage isn't covered on Apple's warranty or by their protection plans.

Besides Lindsay's cracked screen, what else isn't covered through warranty or an APP? Find out when you read more.

Even if you have paid extra for an AppleCare Protection Plan, these items are excluded from your coverage:

Installation of noncovered equipment or software
Damage caused by accident, abuse, neglect, misuse, unauthorized modification, extreme environment (like temps and humidity), extreme physical or electrical stress, fluctuation or surges, lightning, static electricity, fire, and even . . . acts of God
Problems caused by a third-party or non Apple-branded device
Lost or stolen equipment
Cosmetic damage to your device, including scratches, dents, and broken plastic on ports
Batteries, except in respect to battery coverage under APP for iPod, or unless failure has occurred due to a defect in materials and workmanship
Preventative maintenance
Defects caused by normal wear and tear

Daily Tech: Use Google Maps to Find H1N1 Vaccine Locations

GeekSugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:40:58 -0800

Google already has data for locations of H1N1 flu vaccine programs from 20 states and counting - Gizmodo
Apple beefs up their HD movie selection in the iTunes store - TechCrunch
Cute! UK designer Kyle Bean has created this Russian Babushka doll style cell phone set - Popgadget
Staples shows off its extensive Black Friday ad - CrunchGear
Google has developed a new feature called SafeSearch, so you can easily filter out sexually explicit sites from your search results - The Google Blog
Blockbuster plans to start renting movies on SD cards - Gadgetell